If you've seen the hit 2007 film, "Evan Almighty," you've seen Crozet. Significant portions were filmed there and residents of Crozet's Old Trail development can truthfully boast that they live in Evan Baxter's neighborhood.
It's understandable why Hollywood would use Crozet as a movie destination
If you've seen the hit 2007 film, "Evan Almighty," you've seen Crozet. Significant portions were filmed there and residents of Crozet's Old Trail development can truthfully boast that they live in Evan Baxter's neighborhood.
It's understandable why Hollywood would use Crozet as a movie destination. The approximately 5,565 residents of Crozet wake up to picturesque mountain views and unspoiled natural beauty. Rural and secluded in feel, Crozet is home to high-quality retail and dining options and exemplary schools. Just 12 miles west of Charlottesville, Crozet provides a quaint lifestyle with easy access to big-city entertainment and amenities.
Whether you're young and single, a growing family or an empty-nester, you'll find plenty to love about Crozet. There are some important things to keep in mind, though, before you begin your apartment search.
Options Galore
One benefit of moving to a city as popular as Crozet is, is that myriad housing options exist. Whether you're looking for condo rentals or rental homes in Crozet, you'll find a huge assortment from which to choose. You'll also find single-family homes galore in this coveted place to live. Many of Crozet's single-family homes rent for top dollar, because the area is so close to Charlottesville and Staunton. But if you're diligent and open-minded, you'll find a selection of rental homes in your budget.
Timing is Everything
To give yourself the best outcome, you will want to time your home search right. Crozet is beautiful in the winter, but much of that beauty comes from snow. If you can manage to time your search to avoid winter, you'll have more options. Who wants to mess with house showings with six feet of snow on the ground?
What do you want in a neighborhood? Do you have kids and want to live near other families? Or do you value your seclusion and prefer to have a beautiful view and be near walking trails? Whatever your preference, you will find rentals galore that meet your criteria.
Bargamin Park: This quaint, luxury residential area consists primarily of townhouses and detached single-family homes. If you like block parties and socializing, this neighborhood is for you.
Grassmere Farm: This neighborhood of era homes appeals to those who enjoy having room to roam.
Old Trail: Apartment dwellers will find plenty of options, as will those wanting a townhouse or single-family home. If you love outdoor activities and organized sports, you'll love Old Trail. It's convenient to the recently redone Jarman Gap Road.
Westhall: This is a great option for townhouse rentals as well as single-family homes. It's near walking and jogging trails, and is near downtown Crozet as well as Harris Teeter grocery store and Corey Farms.
The Highlands: This mostly single-family-home neighborhood is unique in that each block is run by its own loose HOA. Homeowners here truly can take ownership of what they want their slice of the neighborhood to look and feel like.
Wayland Park: It's not far from Fardowners, which is a popular Crozet watering hole.
Crozet offers much more in terms of recreation than cities twice its size. With an abundance of festivals, organized sports, and trails, if you enjoy the outdoors, you'll love Crozet. If you enjoy a sense of community, simply head over to Crozet Pizza on a weekend afternoon.
The city has invested in some huge infrastructure improvements over the past decade, so getting from Point A to Point B via car is much quicker than it used to be. Whichever apartment, townhouse, or single-family-home development that you choose, you will be right at home in Crozet.
